Systems and methods for melting scrap metal
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1. A scrap submergence vessel comprising:
- a bottom surface;
an open top into which solid scrap metal is placed;
a front wall comprising an inlet;
a back wall opposite the front wall, the back wall comprising an outlet that is offset from the inlet;
a flow direction member positioned at least partially on the bottom surface, the flow direction member configured to cause molten metal flowing into the inlet to be directed upward against an upper portion of the back wall and to the open top; and
that does not include a scrap melter.
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Abstract
A scrap submergence vessel for melting scrap metal is disclosed. The vessel comprises a front wall comprising an inlet, a back wall (opposite the front wall) comprising an outlet, and a flow direction member that causes molten metal flowing into the inlet to be directed at least partially upward against a portion of the back wall. The movement of molten metal through the vessel creates a downward pull that draws metal scrap placed above or within the vessel downward into the molten metal bath where it melts.
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1. A scrap submergence vessel comprising:
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a bottom surface; an open top into which solid scrap metal is placed; a front wall comprising an inlet; a back wall opposite the front wall, the back wall comprising an outlet that is offset from the inlet; a flow direction member positioned at least partially on the bottom surface, the flow direction member configured to cause molten metal flowing into the inlet to be directed upward against an upper portion of the back wall and to the open top; and that does not include a scrap melter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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